You want seven autonomous AI co-workers running recruitment screening, payroll anomaly audits, and employee support, multi-state Indian compliance (PF/ESIC/PT/TDS), and native GCC payroll (UAE WPS / KSA Mudad) in the same system.
You operate strictly within India with no immediate GCC expansion plans and prefer Keka's established Indian market brand name.
We migrated off Keka in seven days. Payroll closes in under a minute now and our compliance filings haven't slipped once.
Pricing — NeuralHR.AI vs Keka
| Tier | NeuralHR.AI | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 employees | Standard — ₹8,999 / month flat + ₹1,900/user on AI tier | From ₹6,999 base + ₹60–₹120/employee/month |
| 100 employees | Standard — ₹8,999 / mo + transparent AI tier | Tiered per-employee billing + add-on modules |
| 500+ employees | Custom enterprise tier ($5 / user / mo) | Custom enterprise contract |
| Evaluation | Guided demo on your real statutory data | Free trial available |
Keka charges based on base platform fees plus per-employee fees across distinct modules. NeuralHR.AI includes all core HR and payroll modules with transparent AI pricing.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Capability | NeuralHR.AI | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| AI co-workers across HR lifecycle | Seven specialized autonomous agents | AI features layered on traditional forms |
| Indian statutory compliance (EPFO, ESIC, PT, TDS) | Yes, multi-state automated | Yes, native |
| Multi-country payroll (India + UAE + Saudi) | Unified single tenant (EPFO + WPS + Mudad) | India-first (limited GCC support) |
| AI resume screening & video interviewer | Autonomous AI recruiter (70% time saved) | Standard ATS without AI interviewer |
| Payroll anomaly detection | Automated pre-payroll cross-cycle audit | Rule-based validation |
| Employee mobile app (iOS & Android) | Yes, bilingual with voice AI agent | Yes, mature mobile app |
| Performance & continuous 360 reviews | AI summary generated reviews | Comprehensive OKR/KPI framework |
| Implementation speed (50–100 employees) | 5–10 business days | 2–4 weeks |
What NeuralHR.AI does better
- ✓Seven autonomous AI agents that deflect 80% of routine HR questions and tasks
- ✓Unified single-tenant for companies with offices in India and the GCC (Dubai/Riyadh)
- ✓AI candidate ranking and automated structured video interviews
- ✓Pre-payroll anomaly detection preventing tax, PF, and salary errors before approval
- ✓Flat, predictable SMB pricing model without surprise module surcharges
What Keka does better
- ★Large Indian customer base and extensive brand recognition
- ★Well-designed UI for core leave and attendance logging
- ★Extensive library of Indian attendance hardware biometric integrations
- ★Self-serve trial experience
Three buyer scenarios
100-person Bengaluru software company expanding to Dubai
Needs to run Indian payroll for 80 engineers in Bengaluru (PF, ESIC, Karnataka PT) and 20 sales staff in Dubai (WPS SIF). NeuralHR runs both in one dashboard. Keka requires separate third-party tools for UAE.
200-person Indian manufacturing firm operating solely in Pune
Heavily reliant on physical biometric hardware and standardized Indian factory shift rosters with no cross-border requirements.
Fast-growing Indian startup with heavy hiring load
Screening hundreds of software engineering and sales résumés every week. NeuralHR's AI recruiter screens, scores, and conducts initial candidate interviews automatically.
How to switch from Keka to NeuralHR.AI in 7 days
- 1
Day 1 — Export data from Keka
Export employee master, UAN/EPF details, ESIC numbers, PAN, and salary breakdown using Keka's bulk exports.
- 2
Day 2 — Automated data import
NeuralHR's Indian compliance wizard maps salary components, state PT rules, and tax regime choices automatically.
- 3
Day 3 — Bank & EPFO payout configuration
Connect corporate banking portals (ICICI, HDFC, Axis, RazorpayX) for automated 1-click salary transfers.
- 4
Day 4 — Parallel payroll cycle
Run one monthly payroll in parallel on both Keka and NeuralHR to verify TDS, PF, and ESIC penny-matching.
- 5
Day 5 — Full employee rollout
Onboard employees to the NeuralHR mobile app with self-service tax declaration and payslip access.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Indian companies switch from Keka to NeuralHR.AI?
Companies switch to NeuralHR.AI for autonomous AI co-workers that automate candidate screening and employee query handling, predictable pricing, and single-tenant support for Indian and GCC entities.
Does NeuralHR support all Indian statutory tax and labor compliance?
Yes. NeuralHR fully automates EPFO Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR), ESIC monthly returns, state-specific Professional Tax (PT across 7 states), Form 16 Part A & B generation, quarterly 24Q e-TDS filing, and Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 tracking.
How long does it take to migrate from Keka to NeuralHR?
Most Indian organizations with 25–250 employees complete full data migration, bank setup, and parallel payroll reconciliation in 5 to 10 business days.
Book a demo — see the difference vs Keka on your data.
Comparison data sourced from each vendor's public website and product documentation as of August 2026. Pricing is subject to change; verify current rates with each vendor before purchase.